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| L. Sprague de Camp: Science Fiction Technology and Ideas |
| Lyon Sprague de Camp (b. 1907 – d. 2000) was an American writer of science fiction, fantasy, non-fiction and biography. In a career spanning 60 years, he wrote over 100 books, including novels and works of non-fiction, including biographies of other fantasy authors. He was a major figure in science fiction during the 1930s and 1940s. |
| Invention/Technology | Source Work (Publication Date) |
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Hyperbolic Solenoid - mag lock picker |
The Exhalted (1940) |
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Methuen Treatment - smart injection |
The Exhalted (1940) |
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Paralyzing Eye |
The Best-Laid Scheme (1941) |
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Slow Glass Rod - light stopped |
The Exhalted (1940) |
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Soft Speaker - focus sound like a spotlight |
The Exhalted (1940) |
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Telelubricator - perfectly frictionless |
The Exhalted (1940) |
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Vanwinkling |
The Best-Laid Scheme (1941) |
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